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  1. Anyone out there got a recommendation for a scale w/ 8-contact body composition calculations? AFAICT, the 8-contact machines are accurate enough that tracking BF% with them is useful.

    I want something other than BMI to track / target. I don't want to _have_ to use their app. My existing information is in Google Fit. The device must not require Internet connectivity for initial set-up or use.

    #BMISucks #Health #BodyFat #BuyItForLife

  2. Well, after 8 years of service my trusty Edwin Jagger DE89 #SafetyRazor finally kicked it (threads in the handle stripped). Picked up a RazoRock Game Changer .68-P with the bulldog handle and first impressions, it's a great replacement (paired with Astra Platinums)! Similar mild-ish shave, good weight, great grip, solid stainless steel that should last longer than chrome plate, great price ($80 vs $50 for the DE89), and made in #Canada too! #shaving #razors #buyitforlife

  3. 📎 Meet my new profile icon: Clippy the Paperclip! 🖇️✨

    You might recognize this little guy from the ‘90s, but Clippy’s back—and this time, he’s a symbol of resistance! 🛠️💙 Inspired by Louis Rossmann, Clippy has become the mascot of a growing digital rebellion against Big Tech’s planned obsolescence, surveillance, and the "shitification" of everything we love. He’s here to remind us that tech should serve people, not the other way around.

    I personalized mine with a blue beret. That’s my little wink to Blue Beanie Day—and web accessibility—to make the internet work for everyone. (Because yes, even the revolution needs to be inclusive! 😉)

    P.S. If anyone knows how to add alt text to profile pics, let me know—I’d love to have an image description in my profile!

    P.P.S. 📎 To fight against Big Tech's "shitification" and advocate for the right to repair and personal ownership, visit fulu.org/newsletter

    📎 To get information on how to repair products you own and choose privacy-respecting and consumer-friendly products for your next purchase, visit consumerrights.wiki/Main_Page

    #ClippyRebellion #RightToRepair #DigitalRights #PrivacyMatters #A11y #BlueBeanieDay #TechForGood #FixItDontTossIt #AntiSurveillance #WebForAll #RightToRepair #digitalrights #privacy #cybersecurity #freedom #StopChatControl #NoMassSurveillance #SavePrivacy #TechPolicy #ActNow #clippy #AntiObsolescence #TechForGood #SustainableTech #ConsumerRights #FixItDontTossIt #RepairRevolution #EthicalTech #PrivacyMatters #DIYRepair #ConsumerPower #BuyItForLife #DigitalPrivacy #EUtechPolicy #PrivacyIsARight #OSA #StopBillC2 #NoMassSurveillance #CanadianPrivacy #StopSwissSpying #PrivacyNotParanoia #NoBigBrotherCH #DemokratieStattÜberwachungsstaat #Überwachungsstaat

  4. 📎 Meet my new profile icon: Clippy the Paperclip! 🖇️✨

    You might recognize this little guy from the ‘90s, but Clippy’s back—and this time, he’s a symbol of resistance! 🛠️💙 Inspired by Louis Rossmann, Clippy has become the mascot of a growing digital rebellion against Big Tech’s planned obsolescence, surveillance, and the "shitification" of everything we love. He’s here to remind us that tech should serve people, not the other way around.

    I personalized mine with a blue beret. That’s my little wink to Blue Beanie Day—and web accessibility—to make the internet work for everyone. (Because yes, even the revolution needs to be inclusive! 😉)

    P.S. If anyone knows how to add alt text to profile pics, let me know—I’d love to have an image description in my profile!

    P.P.S. 📎 To fight against Big Tech's "shitification" and advocate for the right to repair and personal ownership, visit fulu.org/newsletter

    📎 To get information on how to repair products you own and choose privacy-respecting and consumer-friendly products for your next purchase, visit consumerrights.wiki/Main_Page

    #ClippyRebellion #RightToRepair #DigitalRights #PrivacyMatters #A11y #BlueBeanieDay #TechForGood #FixItDontTossIt #AntiSurveillance #WebForAll #RightToRepair #digitalrights #privacy #cybersecurity #freedom #StopChatControl #NoMassSurveillance #SavePrivacy #TechPolicy #ActNow #clippy #AntiObsolescence #TechForGood #SustainableTech #ConsumerRights #FixItDontTossIt #RepairRevolution #EthicalTech #PrivacyMatters #DIYRepair #ConsumerPower #BuyItForLife #DigitalPrivacy #EUtechPolicy #PrivacyIsARight #OSA #StopBillC2 #NoMassSurveillance #CanadianPrivacy #StopSwissSpying #PrivacyNotParanoia #NoBigBrotherCH #DemokratieStattÜberwachungsstaat #Überwachungsstaat

  5. 📎 Meet my new profile icon: Clippy the Paperclip! 🖇️✨

    You might recognize this little guy from the ‘90s, but Clippy’s back—and this time, he’s a symbol of resistance! 🛠️💙 Inspired by Louis Rossmann, Clippy has become the mascot of a growing digital rebellion against Big Tech’s planned obsolescence, surveillance, and the "shitification" of everything we love. He’s here to remind us that tech should serve people, not the other way around.

    I personalized mine with a blue beret. That’s my little wink to Blue Beanie Day—and web accessibility—to make the internet work for everyone. (Because yes, even the revolution needs to be inclusive! 😉)

    P.S. If anyone knows how to add alt text to profile pics, let me know—I’d love to have an image description in my profile!

    P.P.S. 📎 To fight against Big Tech's "shitification" and advocate for the right to repair and personal ownership, visit fulu.org/newsletter

    📎 To get information on how to repair products you own and choose privacy-respecting and consumer-friendly products for your next purchase, visit consumerrights.wiki/Main_Page

    #ClippyRebellion #RightToRepair #DigitalRights #PrivacyMatters #A11y #BlueBeanieDay #TechForGood #FixItDontTossIt #AntiSurveillance #WebForAll #RightToRepair #digitalrights #privacy #cybersecurity #freedom #StopChatControl #NoMassSurveillance #SavePrivacy #TechPolicy #ActNow #clippy #AntiObsolescence #TechForGood #SustainableTech #ConsumerRights #FixItDontTossIt #RepairRevolution #EthicalTech #PrivacyMatters #DIYRepair #ConsumerPower #BuyItForLife #DigitalPrivacy #EUtechPolicy #PrivacyIsARight #OSA #StopBillC2 #NoMassSurveillance #CanadianPrivacy #StopSwissSpying #PrivacyNotParanoia #NoBigBrotherCH #DemokratieStattÜberwachungsstaat #Überwachungsstaat

  6. 📎 Meet my new profile icon: Clippy the Paperclip! 🖇️✨

    You might recognize this little guy from the ‘90s, but Clippy’s back—and this time, he’s a symbol of resistance! 🛠️💙 Inspired by Louis Rossmann, Clippy has become the mascot of a growing digital rebellion against Big Tech’s planned obsolescence, surveillance, and the "shitification" of everything we love. He’s here to remind us that tech should serve people, not the other way around.

    I personalized mine with a blue beret. That’s my little wink to Blue Beanie Day—and web accessibility—to make the internet work for everyone. (Because yes, even the revolution needs to be inclusive! 😉)

    P.S. If anyone knows how to add alt text to profile pics, let me know—I’d love to have an image description in my profile!

    P.P.S. 📎 To fight against Big Tech's "shitification" and advocate for the right to repair and personal ownership, visit fulu.org/newsletter

    📎 To get information on how to repair products you own and choose privacy-respecting and consumer-friendly products for your next purchase, visit consumerrights.wiki/Main_Page

    #ClippyRebellion #RightToRepair #DigitalRights #PrivacyMatters #A11y #BlueBeanieDay #TechForGood #FixItDontTossIt #AntiSurveillance #WebForAll #RightToRepair #digitalrights #privacy #cybersecurity #freedom #StopChatControl #NoMassSurveillance #SavePrivacy #TechPolicy #ActNow #clippy #AntiObsolescence #TechForGood #SustainableTech #ConsumerRights #FixItDontTossIt #RepairRevolution #EthicalTech #PrivacyMatters #DIYRepair #ConsumerPower #BuyItForLife #DigitalPrivacy #EUtechPolicy #PrivacyIsARight #OSA #StopBillC2 #NoMassSurveillance #CanadianPrivacy #StopSwissSpying #PrivacyNotParanoia #NoBigBrotherCH #DemokratieStattÜberwachungsstaat #Überwachungsstaat

  7. 📎 Meet my new profile icon: Clippy the Paperclip! 🖇️✨

    You might recognize this little guy from the ‘90s, but Clippy’s back—and this time, he’s a symbol of resistance! 🛠️💙 Inspired by Louis Rossmann, Clippy has become the mascot of a growing digital rebellion against Big Tech’s planned obsolescence, surveillance, and the "shitification" of everything we love. He’s here to remind us that tech should serve people, not the other way around.

    I personalized mine with a blue beret. That’s my little wink to Blue Beanie Day—and web accessibility—to make the internet work for everyone. (Because yes, even the revolution needs to be inclusive! 😉)

    P.S. If anyone knows how to add alt text to profile pics, let me know—I’d love to have an image description in my profile!

    P.P.S. 📎 To fight against Big Tech's "shitification" and advocate for the right to repair and personal ownership, visit fulu.org/newsletter

    📎 To get information on how to repair products you own and choose privacy-respecting and consumer-friendly products for your next purchase, visit consumerrights.wiki/Main_Page

    #ClippyRebellion #RightToRepair #DigitalRights #PrivacyMatters #A11y #BlueBeanieDay #TechForGood #FixItDontTossIt #AntiSurveillance #WebForAll #RightToRepair #digitalrights #privacy #cybersecurity #freedom #StopChatControl #NoMassSurveillance #SavePrivacy #TechPolicy #ActNow #clippy #AntiObsolescence #TechForGood #SustainableTech #ConsumerRights #FixItDontTossIt #RepairRevolution #EthicalTech #PrivacyMatters #DIYRepair #ConsumerPower #BuyItForLife #DigitalPrivacy #EUtechPolicy #PrivacyIsARight #OSA #StopBillC2 #NoMassSurveillance #CanadianPrivacy #StopSwissSpying #PrivacyNotParanoia #NoBigBrotherCH #DemokratieStattÜberwachungsstaat #Überwachungsstaat

  8. #buyitforlife feddit.org/post/16331311

    This is a great example of proprietary abandonware being saved from landfills and remaining useful tech through open-source software.

    Why aren't there laws forcing companies to open-source their software after a ten-year-or-so period? (Money that's why.)

    #cycling #abandonware #opensource #openstreetmap #windows-ce #mitac #mio #garmin #plannedobsolescence

  9. It's weekend, and that means it's time to show off more Goodyear welted shoes! Here's some classics: my Iron Rangers from #RedWing. Work boots, though I've done some modest #hiking in them, too.

    Here's a fun clip of a pair of them being cut open, to see what's inside: youtube.com/watch?v=c9hVqX-0X8

    #buyitforlife #clothing #fashion #goodyearwelt #frugal @goodyearwelt #boots #shoes #gywweekend

  10. @baralheia yup! NEVER saw these jam either, they were absolute workhorses. Definitely in the #BuyItForLife #BIFL category.

  11. Didn't get my latest #sewing project finished because half way through I got sick of my old cheap sewing machine having hissy fits and vapours all the time. So on the off chance I looked on gumtree and found a lovely Bernina going cheap because the speed control didn't work. Pro tip: if you find any old variable speed electric motor-based appliances that don't work because of a fault with the speed control, the fix will almost always be a dried up capacitor. Even at Jaycar's ridiculously inflated prices this is going to be a fifty cent part. And with older, well made appliances it's usually made to be accessible for repair or servicing.
    That's how I own a few of my #BuyItForLife appliances, like my Kenwood Chef, Sunbeam Mixmaster and now Bernina 1010, all of which combined cost less than $AU200. #FixThings
    So after a walk to Jaycar and a bit of soldering it's as good as new. My mum has a much older Bernina, and I've always wanted one, so I'm super happy. attachment.

  12. Without a doubt, there are both bigger & cooler saws out there.

    But you can take my #Stihl ms250 from me when you pry it from my cold dead hands.

    Best damn all-around workhorse there is.

    #bifl
    #BuyItForLife

  13. Some may consider this key to be gross overkill for someone who is just starting out learning #MorseCode, but I would have to disagree. This #BegaliExpedition is so crisp and precise, that 75% of my keying errors have just disappeared. Price was a bit spicy but I will likely own this key forever. #BuyItForLife Also, Bruna at Begali is one of the nicest people you will ever do business with. I hope to meet her IRL at #DaytonHamvention next year.